Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgians are expected to travel in record numbers for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1). AAA predicts that 3.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 108,677 more travelers than the previous record high set last…… read more »
The holiday season is joyous for many, but not for everybody. Assistance is available to those who struggle with seasonal depression, asserts Jim Moore with NAMI – Rome, GA, the Rome, GA chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Those resources include the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line and NAMI support groups. For additional…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Middle School band, mascot, members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, teachers, staff, and more welcomed Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to Rome Middle School Tuesday morning. Woods was on hand to present the official banner recognizing Rome Middle School as a Math Leader School.…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Join us for a free magical evening with Dr. Mike Hobbs at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) President’s Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 19th, at 6PM! Hosted in the enchanting Historic DeSoto Theatre in Downtown Rome, this event promises festive fun and community spirit. Enjoy an evening of holiday…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Despite facing painful personal losses, Samantha “Sam” Ekey has earned her associate degree in Adult Echocardiography at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Ekey, who overcame a traumatic brain injury sustained in high school, will cross the stage at GNTC’s 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec.…… read more »
Ice skating continues through mid-January at the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park, which is in the midst of its second season. The rink is a great location for birthday parties and field trips, enthuses Tyler Stinson, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.Ice skating is open to the public daily, according to Lindsey Jones,…… read more »
The Family Resource Center has announced plans to launch a new fundraiser in 2025 – the Lip Sync Battle. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The event is based on the television series, according to Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director. Teams are currently…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 23 projects across the state in October 2024, encompassing bridge rehabilitation, resurfacing, construction, safety improvements, and new bridge construction.The largest single investment, valued at approximately $21 million is allocated to a bridge construction project, which consist of the construction of a…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives: The House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, chaired by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), will hold its next series of meetings on Wednesday, December 11 – Thursday, December 12, 2024, in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. For more information…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country for the perfect Christmas tree. While finding just the right one may seem complicated – getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. AAA urges you to have a plan to bring it…… read more »